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aniparo

What does aniparo mean?

Parodic fan works — comics or skits — that lampoon or reimagine established anime characters, a common form of doujinshi humour.

"The doujin table was full of aniparo skewering the big shonen hits."

Origin

Japanese アニパロ (aniparo), a contraction of 'anime parody'.

Frequently asked questions

What does aniparo mean?
It refers to fan-made parody works — comics or skits — that lampoon or reimagine existing anime characters.
Where does aniparo come from?
It's a Japanese contraction of 'anime parody' (アニパロ).
Is aniparo the same as doujinshi?
Aniparo is a common type of doujinshi humour, specifically the parodic kind that skewers established series.
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